Playtech (LSE: PTEC) today announces its full year audited results for the year ended 31 December 2013.

Financial highlights

§ Revenue up by 16% to €367.2 million (2012: €317.5 million)

§ Adjusted EBITDA* excluding share of profit from William Hill Online, up by 17% to €159.4 million (2012: €136.2 million)

§ Adjusted net profit* excluding share of profit from William Hill Online, up by 26% to €148.3 million (2012: €117.8 million), reported net profit including the gain on the sale of investment in William Hill Online of €488. 8 million**

§ Record total 2013 dividend of approximately €188.5 million (64.3 € cents per share) reflecting a special dividend of £100.0 million to be paid in sterling (equivalent to approximately 34.1 pence per share), interim dividend of €22.8 million (7.8 € cents per share) and a recommended final dividend of €45.2 million (15.4 € cents per share)

** Reported net profit attributable to the owners of the parent €488.6 million.

Trading update

Playtech has made a strong start to 2014, with daily average revenues for the first seven weeks of 2014 up over 15% on Q1 2013 (up over 8% after excluding the acquisition of PokerStrategy) and over 4% on Q4 2013.

Operational highlights

§ Successful sale of Playtech's 29% stake in William Hill Online for approximately £424 million (€497 million)

§ Playtech signed landmark agreements with Ladbrokes to provide a full product suite and innovative marketing services

o Ladbrokes launched the Vegas tab, Mobenga, and Geneity sports system and poker in Spain in the second half of 2013, and launched live casino in January 2014

§ Won competitive tender to supply casino, poker, bingo on both web and mobile with Holland Casino in preparation of forthcoming regulations in the Netherlands

Alan Jackson, Non-executive Chairman of Playtech, said:

"Playtech has once again delivered an exceptional performance. The Company has focused on deepening its licensee relationships; creating innovative new content; improving its products across web and mobile, and providing its customers with cutting edge products and services. As online gambling continues to develop, it is pleasing to see Playtech's investment in mobile and further product development paying-off.

"I am delighted to announce the payment of a substantial special dividend totalling £100 million in addition to the recommended 15.4 € cents final dividend, bringing the total dividend for 2013 to over €188 million.

"Playtech has further strengthened its position as the world's leading supplier of technology and services for the online gambling industry and the Board looks to the future with confidence and optimism."

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The Company will hold a presentation for analysts at 9:30 am at the Lincoln Centre, 18 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3ED.

The presentation will also be available via a live conference call. To dial in to the presentation:

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An on demand replay will also be available on the Playtech website following the presentation.

For further information contact:

Playtech plc

Mor Weizer, CEO

Ron Hoffman, CFO

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+44 (0)20 7861 3232

Adam Kay, Head of IR

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Bell Pottinger

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David Rydell / Olly Scott / Guy Scarborough / Charlotte Offredi

This announcement includes statements that are, or may be deemed to be, "forward-looking statements". By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty since they relate to future events and circumstances. Actual results may, and often do, differ materially from any forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements in this announcement reflect Playtech's view with respect to future events as at the date of this announcement. Save as required by law or by the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority, Playtech undertakes no obligation to publicly revise any forward-looking statements in this announcement following any change in its expectations or to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this announcement.

Chairman's statement

In my first presentation as Chairman of Playtech I am delighted to report that the year ending 31 December 2013 was another exceptional period in Playtech's development. One of the most significant highlights was the completion of the sale of our stake in William Hill Online. This transformational transaction delivered a substantial return of over 3.5 times the original investment. Playtech also signed two landmark agreements with Ladbrokes to revolutionise the bookmaker's digital offering until 2017.

The Company has a proven ability to generate value through successful acquisitions, and management is confident that this will continue. The Board, with its advisers, continues to review the most effective use of the Company's cash resources, assessing the potential for further value-enhancing acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships, particularly focusing on regulated markets.

Playtech is the clear market leader in the provision of software and services to the global online gaming industry. Its offering includes a full product suite, leading-edge management system, full integration across all player interfaces and distribution channels and a broad range of marketing services and techniques that enable licensees to maximise the potential of their online gaming business.

During 2013, a number of additional jurisdictions either became or made significant progress towards becoming regulated markets, creating significant further opportunities for Playtech. Management continues to monitor the evolving regulatory environment closely and will continue to leverage its leading position and establish itself in such regulated markets which make the most commercial sense.

Following high growth in mobile gambling, a key focus for 2013 was the continued development of Playtech's mobile platform, which has propelled the Company to global leader status in the mobile gambling space. We see continued development of our mobile offering as a means to drive our competitive position and to set standards across the industry.

Another rapidly developing market for the Company is sports betting where a significant number of achievements have been made over the period. Sports betting remains a key focus for growth in 2014 and beyond.

Governance and risk management

Playtech is committed to the highest levels of corporate governance. As previously announced on 10 October 2013, Roger Withers retired as Chairman and as a director of Playtech, and I would like to thank Roger for his invaluable leadership since we both joined the Board at the Company's IPO in 2006.

Following the announcement of Roger Withers' intention to retire at the time of the interim results, the Board set about finding a strong, independent non-executive director and was delighted to welcome Hilary Stewart-Jones to the Board effective 10 October 2013. Hilary is a leading international expert in gambling law and has over 15 years' experience advising companies on gambling related issues.

Dividend

In light of the Company's substantial cash assets and following discussions with shareholders, the Board has decided to pay a special dividend of £100 million to be paid in sterling to shareholders on the register on 28 February 2014 and payable on 11 March 2014, as a second interim dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2013. The ex-dividend date for the special dividend will be 26 February 2014.

In addition, the Board has today recommended a final dividend of 15.4 € cents per share, giving a total 2013 ordinary dividend of 23.2 € cents per share (2012: 23.2 € cents per share), maintaining the level distributed for 2012 as the Board committed to at the time of Playtech's interim results announcement.

Together, the total distribution of ordinary dividends in respect of 2013 and the special dividend equate to a return of capital to shareholders of approximately €188.5 million.

Subject to shareholder approval of the final dividend at the Annual General Meeting, to be held on 21 May 2014, the dividend will be payable on 23 May 2014 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at the record date of 28 February 2014. The ex-dividend date is 26 February 2014.

For any shareholders who elect to receive their final dividend in sterling the conversion exchange rate from euros into sterling will be set on 7 May 2014 and election forms should be returned to the Company's registrars by 2 May 2014.

While there are a number of anticipated regulatory and fiscal developments in our core market place, Playtech's leading position in a global, growing industry means the Board is confident of the Company's prospects both in 2014 and in the longer term. In summary, Playtech has reported another excellent year, and continues to deliver on its clear strategy and strong balance sheet.

Alan Jackson

Chairman

20 February 2014

Chief Executive's review

Overview

In a year of strong growth for Playtech, the Company increased revenue by 16% to €367.2 million and grew adjusted EBITDA by 17% to €159.4 million excluding the share of profits received from William Hill Online, with overall adjusted EBITDA of €177.5 million.

During the period, Playtech expanded its product offering and lines of business, both organically and through acquisitions. The Company also secured a number of important new licensees and further extended its relationships with existing licensees. Landmark agreements were signed with Ladbrokes to supply a full range of software products and to enhance its digital business until 2017.

Importantly, mobile revenues more than tripled as a result of Playtech's investment in mobile technology to create a better player experience, greater visibility of player behaviour as well as increasing developmental tools.

Regulated markets

Regulated markets continue to present significant potential for revenue growth and Playtech is in a prime position to take advantage of global market developments, such as those in the Netherlands, South Africa and Mexico and we remain optimistic for future development in other markets.

While Playtech continued to focus on increasing its regulated markets income, dot.com operators continue to be important to the Company's growth strategy as they provide the cornerstone in soon to be regulated markets.

During the year, Playtech has made significant progress in regulated and soon to be regulated markets including the UK, Italy, France, Spain, Denmark, Latvia, Estonia, Mexico and Puerto Rico amongst others.

In January 2014, Playtech won an exclusive supply agreement with Holland Casino as it moves into online gaming. Holland Casino is expecting to launch Playtech's entire gaming product suite including casino, poker, bingo, mobile and portal once the Dutch market regulates in early 2015. In preparation, Playtech will deliver a play-for-fun offering, which will support Holland Casino's efforts to establish itself in the online space and build an online player base.

Playtech is committed to working closely with regulators and the Company has been co-operating with the Italian regulator, AAMS, in developing a joint programme to manage unlicensed operators to either withdraw from the Italian market in an orderly fashion over the next four months or to obtain a local license and migrate their players. Playtech's commitment to such regulated markets may have a non-material short-term revenue impact. Playtech is making good progress supporting leading operators including SNAI, Sisal and Eurobet, launched new operators during the year and is in active discussion in respect of further significant opportunities.

Management continues to believe that Playtech's commitment to regulated markets and proven track record, positions it as the natural choice for operators in regulated markets. The expected positive regulatory change in various jurisdictions creates significant opportunities for the Company.

Strategic positioning

Playtech's long-term strategy of organic development, joint ventures and targeted acquisitions has enabled it to take advantage of significant opportunities in the global gambling industry. As governments see the implementation of gambling tax and the sale of regulatory licenses as significant revenue potential, there is a continued industry move towards a greater mix of locally regulated markets.

Land-based and digital channels continue to converge as land-based retail operators seek to leverage their brands, offering players the same games on both channels and a seamless playing experience with a single account covering both their retail and digital play.

Playtech is the only company in the gambling industry that offers a fully integrated, multi-channel, multi-platform and multi-product offering as well as a full range of services, including a turnkey solution. The Company is best positioned to become the partner of choice for local and international brands requiring a comprehensive successful gambling operation.

Playtech continues to invest in its market-leading suite of products, while growing the opportunities in sports betting, and the Videobet product. Further opportunities are being created by investing in new and emerging product verticals that will become additional building blocks for future growth such as social and casual gaming, financial betting and virtual sports betting.

Mobile gambling continues to be one of the most significant growth drivers of the global online gambling industry. Playtech's comprehensive offering of technologically advanced solutions is essential to future success. Playtech remains at the forefront of mobile technology and is focused on maintaining its market leading position. The Company is uniquely positioned with the most extensive portfolio of mobile products covering sports, a large library of mobile games, casino and live casino, bingo and poker all offered in native iOS, Android and HTML5 with a mobile hub platform that allows both sports betting and gaming within the same application creating cross product sales opportunities.

Playtech has continued to enhance the player experience including the further development of its market-leading IMS platform to include personalisation capabilities and additional tools for the entire player lifecycle from pre-acquisition through all player activities. Operators now have greater insight into player behaviour and more control over their activities.

Successful implementation of Playtech's strategy has further strengthened its market position, and the Company is increasingly recognised as the leading software and services supplier to the online gambling industry, as evidenced by Playtech winning the Best iGaming Software Provider Award at the International Gaming Awards - for the third year in a row.

Acquisitions

During the year, Playtech acquired PokerStategy, the world's largest poker affiliate business, bolstering the iPoker network and the services division. Previous acquisitions, including Geneity, Mobenga and Ash Gaming are now fully integrated and delivering significant benefits in terms of revenue, product capability, cross-sell opportunities and licensee relationships. There are significant opportunities for Playtech to provide PokerStrategy services to all existing licensees to further strengthen relationships and to provide the service to other potential licensees, which would increase the appeal of Playtech's offering.

Given the Company's cash resources and cash flow, management remains keenly focused on securing the right opportunities for transformational as well as further bolt-on acquisitions and joint ventures in regulated markets. Playtech operates in a dynamic industry and strongly believes it will continue to create additional shareholder value through acquisitions.

Licensees

Playtech aims to provide its licensees with market-leading content, features, tools and a broad range of services that support and enhance their businesses allowing them to maximize their return on marketing investments. The Company's focus remains on new licensees in regulated markets following prior success in signing new agreements and extending relationships with existing licensees.

In March, Playtech signed landmark agreements with Ladbrokes for the provision of all software verticals along with a marketing services agreement. The Vegas casino tab was launched in July, with the Mobenga mobile sports platform launched in December, Geneity launched in Spain in December and live casino was launched in January 2014, in line with the phased migration plan.

Paddy Power migrated its live casino to Playtech in April, enjoying the benefits of a dedicated facility, which has proved highly successful with Paddy Power customers.

Other UK operators extended their relationships with Playtech, such as Betfair, which launched Playtech's bingo and migrated over to the iPoker network, and Sky, which launched mobile bingo on iOS.

Bet365 added to its product suite by launching mobile live casino in September and Gala launched a fully customized mobile gaming platform.

Betclick Everest launched a popular new mobile poker version, Unibet launched in France and Playtech launched its live casino offering in Spain together with Casino Grand Madrid.

Playtech continues to be extremely successful in extending its existing licensee relationships to include additional products and services. Importantly, the Company enjoys a very strong pipeline of potential new business as well as the additional opportunities from existing licensees seeking to extend their relationship to include more products and platforms.

Products and services

In 2013, Playtech made a record level of investment into its product offering, extending its capabilities both horizontally and vertically through in-house development as well as through the introduction of acquired products and partnerships. Investment will continue into current and new areas of operations as they develop.

Casino

Playtech's flagship product delivered an outstanding performance in 2013, with revenues increasing 25% from a combination of organic growth, new licensees, expansion of the games portfolio, and growth from mobile and the live dealer offering.

Services

Services grew 5% over 2013, boosted by the acquisition of PokerStrategy whose performance has been in line with management expectations.

Playtech offers unique affiliate marketing services and sophisticated CRM solutions, combined with advanced player management tools, which are of particular interest to new market entrants requiring a full turnkey solution as well as to existing operators wanting to boost their online gambling operations.

Experience in 2013 demonstrated that various well established operators in regulated markets will only join with a strategic partner that can provide best of breed software and support services that can drive their online gambling operation.

Bingo

Playtech provides the industry's leading bingo offering and operates the industry's largest bingo network. Bingo continues to perform well, increasing revenue in the period by 7% on a constant currency basis, driven by new licensees, and the launch of a new tablet-specific version. The roll out of Playtech's fully customised mobile bingo offering was a step change in bingo strategy as tablets are a commonly used device in many bingo halls and therefore should also appeal to online bingo players.

Playtech's bingo brand, VirtueFusion, has once again won a number of industry awards, including eGaming Review's Bingo Network of the Year, and Bingo Supplier of the year.

Videobet

Videobet enjoyed strong revenue growth of 14% in 2013, and its technology was deployed in an additional 2,800 terminals, further diversifying the licensee base. Videobet has expanded into emerging markets, such as Mexico and Puerto Rico, and these together with additional markets currently in test, provide a solid pipeline for 2014 and beyond. While given the constraints of physical premises, sales cycles of machines are longer than online and the success of Videobet and the increased numbers of terminals deployed has attracted the attention of various slot machine operators in some key markets for the Company.

Sports betting

Sports betting is one of the largest gambling markets and frequently acts as the gateway for players to access other gaming experiences. Sports betting is usually one of the first products to be approved in newly regulated markets. Having acquired Geneity in early 2012, Playtech launched its first five sports betting licensees in 2013, crystallising some of the significant potential for this business. Given the expected impetus from the World Cup in June 2014 and the current sales pipeline, management expect to see significant growth from sports betting over the short to medium term.

Playtech's sports systems are recognised by various well-established operators as the most advanced and sophisticated systems available. The Playtech proposition has unique capabilities allowing operators to deploy a fully integrated sports system in all environments, supporting over-the-counter and Self Service Betting Terminal (SSBT) operations in land-based premises, online sports betting as well as mobile betting activities. The ability to deploy an advanced, fully-integrated, multi-channel, multi-platform sports solution in any jurisdiction is a key strategic advantage for many operators. This creates significant opportunities for Playtech to establish itself as the prime strategic technology partner as operators seek ways to replace legacy systems which in many cases were developed internally.

Poker

The international poker market remains challenging. Playtech is the most appealing and largest leading independent network, attracting well-established operators in core key markets such the UK, Italy and France. During the year, Playtech signed several new licensees including Betfair, which migrated its dot.com and Spanish business onto the iPoker network, and also Ladbrokes which migrated onto iPoker and Unibet which launched in France. The acquisition of PokerStrategy creates new incremental opportunities for attracting new licensees onto the iPoker network.

Mobile

During 2013, the growth of mobile continued to outperform all other product channels, rewarding Playtech's significant investment in the sector. The mobile hub, which combines mobile sports betting and mobile gaming products into one multi-functional, multi-product offering, has now been rolled out to two large licensees offering a seamless mobile player journey.

While Playtech continues to focus on the development of mobile platforms, it is also committed to providing mobile formats for its entire products range and to significantly increasing the number of games available in mobile format. Playtech's mobile betting product has been adopted by the majority of the largest operator licensees. Other mobile products including live casino, bingo and poker were developed with a strong focus on ease of use and feature a number of exciting features available only on mobile devices.

Playtech customises its offering providing customised smartphone and tablet propositions, ensuring that all products are fully integrated to the same management tools and linked to the relevant bingo, poker and casino jackpot pools.

Social and Casual

During the last quarter of 2013, leveraging the expertise provided by the team of developers at Skywind, Playtech soft launched its Wild Spin Casino on Facebook. A full public launch is expected to be made in the coming months. Management believes this is an area of future potential and has assembled a team with strong track records of development to drive this initiative. A capital expenditure budget has been agreed for a period of investment which, the Company believes, will generate significant long-term revenue and EBITDA income.

Similarly casual gaming is complementary to social gaming and a growing and important market for Playtech. The Company intends to make relevant capital investment into this market which has been estimated to be as large as $30 billion on a global basis. The investment in 2014 will generate significant long-term shareholder value.

Live

Playtech's live dealer offering saw revenue growth of 17%, benefitting from organic growth and the acquisition of new licensees. Playtech invested heavily into the product and Live gaming facility providing dedicated services for Paddy Power, winner.com, Betfair and Ladbrokes. As part of Playtech's ongoing investment, a mobile solution for the live casino was developed and offered as native applications and HTML5, ensuring that the player experience and broadcasting capabilities on mobile devices will remain intact. Broadcast was extended to launch a Spanish live casino service from Casino Gran Madrid in accordance with local rules and regulations.

People

Playtech has continued to invest significantly in human resources to maintain its position as the leading supplier of software and services to the online gambling industry by delivering innovative high quality products and services to its clients.

Outlook

Playtech has made a strong start to 2014, with daily average revenues for the first seven weeks of 2014 up over 15% on Q1 2013 (up over 8% after excluding the acquisition of PokerStrategy) and over 4% on Q4 2013.

In summary, while there are anticipated regulatory and fiscal developments ahead, Playtech's position as the leading provider of software and services to the global gaming market means we look forward with confidence to 2014 and beyond. Playtech has reported another excellent year, and continues to capitalise on its clear strategy and strong balance sheet.

Mor Weizer

Chief Executive Officer

20 February 2014

Financial review

Playtech has report another period of strong performance, with revenues increasing by 16% to €367.2 million (2012: €317.5 million) driven by a combination of organic growth, new business wins and the acquisition of PokerStrategy made half-way through the year. As announced in April, Playtech completed a transformational transaction with the sale of its 29% stake in William Hill Online ("WHO"), for a total consideration of €492.5 million delivering a cash-on-cash return of more than 3.5 times the original investment (excluding the benefit of recurring software royalties).

Management is encouraged by the significant growth in adjusted net profit during the year, which was in-line with that earned in 2012, despite the significant difference in WHO share of profit as a result of the sale of Playtech's stake in WHO.

The directors believe that in order to best represent the underlying trading performance and results of the Group, the following cash and non-cash charges should be excluded: professional costs on acquisitions, declines in fair value and gains on sale of available for sale investments, finance costs on deferred consideration, employee stock incentive expenses, one-off costs related to both the admission to a premium listing on the Main Market in 2012 and one-off provisions against irrecoverable cash, amortisation of intangibles on acquisitions, and the gain on the sale of Playtech's stake in WHO. These are all fully set out below and in Note 5 to the financial information.

Adjusted EBITDA for the year, excluding the share of profit from WHO, increased by 17% to €159.4 million (2012: €136.2 million), and adjusted net profit was €148.3 million on the same basis, up 26% on the comparable period (2012: €117.8 million). The percentage increase in adjusted net profit, excluding WHO, is higher than that of adjusted EBITDA, mainly due to financial income generated as a result of sterling/euro exchange rate differences principally related to the significant sterling cash balances held, and further strengthened by interest income and dividends from available for sale investments. This resulted in approximately €10.0 million of additional income in 2013 over that reported in 2012.

The underlying adjusted EBITDA of the Group, which excludes the share of profit of WHO and acquisitions, increased by 12% to €154.7 million (2012: €138.2 million). Underlying adjusted net profit was up 20% to €144.8 million (2012: €120.2 million), also positively impacted by the growth in financial income. It is important to note that all key metrics have been influenced by fluctuations in exchange rates, specifically sterling/euro. On a constant sterling currency basis, underlying revenues increased by 13%, underlying adjusted EBITDA by 14% and underlying adjusted net profit by 17%.

Adjusted earnings per share, excluding the share of profit from WHO, were 50.7 € cents, an increase of 25% over that of last year (2012: 40.7 € cents), and diluted adjusted earnings per share, excluding the share of profit from WHO, were 50.2 € cents, up 26% on 2012 (2012: 40.0 € cents). Adjusted earnings per share ("Adjusted EPS") and adjusted diluted earnings per share were 56.9 € cents and 56.3 € cents respectively, were only marginally down on the prior year (2012: 58.1 € cents, and 57.1 € cents, respectively)

Playtech remains highly cash generative, with high cash conversion from adjusted EBITDA. Cash balances as at 31 December 2013 were €527.4 million (2012: €120.9 million) following receipt of the proceeds from the sale of the Group's 29% stake in WHO, payments of €128.9 million related to acquisitions (2012: €143.1 million), €13.0 million from net purchases/sales of available for sale investments, payment of dividends, and full repayment of all bank borrowings during the period.

Revenues

Year ended €'000

31 Dec 13

31 Dec 12

Change %

Total

367,206

317,504

16%

Casino

189,216

151,745

25%

Services

111,116

106,326

5%

Bingo

18,464

17,954

3%

Sport

17,100

10,626

61%

Poker

14,680

17,840

-18%

Videobet

12,275

10,761

14%

Total revenue increased by 16% to €367.2 million (2012: €317.5 million), including a contribution of €13.0 million from PokerStrategy (2012: €nil). Of the increase, 4% was derived from organic growth from existing licensees, partially mitigated by the declining poker market trends, and 7% from new business, defined as new licensees or new products launched in the past 18 months. For comparison purposes, on a constant currency basis, and when excluding the 2012 revenues from services previously provided to WHO by a dedicated team in the Philippines (the "WHO Services"), total revenues increased by 19%, Underlying revenues increased by 15% .

Services revenue increased by 5% to €111.1 million (2012: €106.3 million), including a contribution from PokerStrategy from July 2013. On a like for like basis, after also excluding the WHO Services, services revenue was down 3% on last year. Management however are encouraged by the potential opportunities of Playtech's unique services offering becoming an increasingly key differentiator for Playtech.

Reported bingo revenue was up by 3% to €18.5 million (2012: €18.0 million), an increase of 7% at constant exchange rates, driven by the launch of Gala Bingo and the introduction of mobile bingo late in 2012. The bingo product vertical also contributed revenues of €11.3 million relating to casino side games (2012: €10.8 million), reported under the casino line item, reflecting an aggregate 8% of total revenues in 2013.

Sport revenue was €17.1 million (2012: €10.6 million), an increase of 61%, driven by the significant growth of Mobenga mobile sport revenue, reflecting organic growth and additional revenues from the launch of Gala Coral and set up fees. Management expect this product vertical to contribute further growth in 2014, driven by a full year trading for launches made in 2013, including the launch of Mobenga's mobile sports offering with Ladbrokes late in December, the FIFA World Cup, complemented by the launch of further licensees on both the Geneity and Mobenga platforms.

Poker revenue decreased by 18% to €14.7 million (2012: €17.8 million) reflecting the secular weakness of the poker market. Despite these market trends, poker remains an important vertical to the Playtech offering, contributing additional revenues of €6.2 million from casino side games (2012: €7.3 million), reported under the casino line item, reflecting an aggregate 6% of total revenues in 2013.

Videobet revenue increased by 14% to €12.3 million (2012: €10.8 million), mostly due to an additional 2,800 terminals deployed during the year in Puerto Rico, Mexico and the UK, and a 29% increase in IGS revenue, which now accounts for 17% of Videobet revenue. On a constant currency basis, Videobet revenue increased 18%.

Mobile has become a significant driver of Playtech's growth. The mobile channel, which includes Mobenga's mobile sports offering, mobile casino, bingo and poker, increased by over 115% over the comparable year to €29.4 million (2012: €13.7 million). Sport, which was the first vertical where the mobile format was adopted, increased by 61% over last year, enjoying growth from both existing licensees and new business. Mobile casino continues to increase in significance as further mobile casino games are deployed, increasing by 212% to €12.7 million (2012: €4.1 million). While mobile continues to grow, it is still in its infancy and has much potential for future growth.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA excluding share of profit from WHO

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

EBITDA

543,756

181,723

Employee stock option expenses

1,326

2,403

Decline in fair value of available for sale investments

4,127

-

Admission to premium listing on the main market

-

2,098

Professional expenses on acquisitions

208

496

Gain on sale of investment in WHO

(340,819)

-

Gain on sale of available for sale investments

(31,088)

-

Adjusted EBITDA

177,510

186,720

Share of profit of WHO

18,086

50,553

Adjusted EBITDA excluding share of profit of WHO

159,424

136,167

Adjusted EBITDA margin, excluding share of profit of WHO

43.4%

42.9%

Adjusted EBITDA margin, excluding the share of profit from WHO, was 43.4% (2012: 42.9%), improved by the acquisition of PokerStrategy. Excluding PokerStrategy and the share of profit from WHO, the adjusted EBITDA margin was 43.1% (2012: 42.9%).

Cost of operations

Adjusted operating expenses, before depreciation and amortisation, increased by 15% to €207.8 million (2012: €181.3 million) mainly related to both additional operating expenses associated with the PokerStrategy acquisition and further growth of the underlying business specifically in the areas of mobile, sports and social and casual gaming, which provide the building blocks for future growth.

Revenue-driven costs are comprised mostly of direct marketing costs related to PTTS affiliate fees, license fees paid to third parties, including games developers and branded content, and are typically calculated as a share of the revenues generated. Revenue driven costs amounted to €37.9 million (2012: €36.2 million) representing 10.3% of revenues (2012: 11.4%).

Employee and outsourcing costs totalled €111.0 million (2012: €99.9 million), net of capitalised development costs of €18.4 million, which represents 14% of these costs (2012: 10%). As indicated earlier this year, the increase in capitalisation is attributed to further significant development in areas such as mobile live, mobile hub, further mobile casino games, mobile poker, in addition to sport. These costs have increased due to both acquisitions undertaken in 2012 and 2013 (Geneity and PokerStrategy respectively), but have slightly improved as a proportion of adjusted non-revenue related costs to 65%. After excluding the impact of acquisitions, employee-related costs increased by 7% as a result of the Group further growing its operations with development of its existing offering, launching projects such as Gala Coral, new products and platforms, such as mobile and sports, creating the building blocks for future growth. Such investment allows the Group to penetrate new markets, facilitate future organic growth, and increase its portfolio of licensees, thereby gaining additional market share and increased revenues.

Cost of service increased mainly as a result of the full year effect of the Skywind agreement entered into during June 2012. The increase in other operational costs was mainly due to professional costs relating to M&A activity and compliance relating to entry into regulated markets.

Playtech remains focused on managing cost inflation across the business.

Analysis of adjusted operating expenses

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Adjusted operating expenses

207,782

181,291

Revenue-driven cost

37,922

36,215

Adjusted operating expenses excluding revenue driven costs

169,860

145,076

Employee related costs

110,993

65.3%

99,868

68.8%

Administration and office costs

17,656

10.4%

15,484

10.7%

Travel, exhibition and marketing costs

8,870

5.2%

6,775

4.7%

Cost of service

17,434

10.3%

11,720

8.1%

Other operational costs

14,907

8.8%

11,229

7.7%

Financial income and tax

Financial income was €14.4million (2012: €4.1 million), comprising €5.1 million of dividends received from the investment in AsianLogic Limited (2012: €3.6 million), €6.9 million related to exchange rate differences (2012: €0.4 million cost) mainly attributed to the sterling cash balances held, and €2.4 million from interest received. Financial expenses include €2.9 million related to the outstanding balance on deferred consideration (2012: €44.2 million, as a result of the movement on the outstanding balance of deferred and contingent consideration), a one-off provision of €1.3 million against irrecoverable cash balances relating to the banking collapse in Cyprus during 2013 and bank charges and interest paid of €1.2 million (2012: €3.1 million).

The Group is tax registered, managed and controlled from the Isle of Man, where the corporate tax rate is zero. The Group's subsidiaries are located in other jurisdictions and operate on a cost plus basis, and are taxed on their residual profit.

The tax charge in 2013 was €2.5 million (2012: €2.1 million). The effective tax rate, excluding profits on disposals and the finance costs on deferred consideration was 1.6% (2012: 1.6%).

Net profit and earnings per share

Reported net profit for 2013 attributable to owners of the parent was €488.6 million (2012: €86.8 million). During the year, a profit of €340.8 million was recorded relating to the gain on sale of the investment in WHO (2012: A significant adjustment was made due to the recognition of €39.8 million of finance costs in respect of the movement in fair value on deferred and contingent consideration relating to the acquisition of PTTS, which fulfilled the conditions relating to the acceleration of the additional consideration earlier than originally expected).

Reported EPS for the year were 167.0 € cents based on a weighted average number of shares of 292.6 million (2012: 30.0 € cents, 289.4 million shares). Diluted EPS for the year were 165.3 € cents, based on a weighted average number of shares of 295.6 million (2012: 29.4 € cents, 294.7 million shares).

Total amortisation in 2013 was €47.5 million (2012: €35.6 million). Amortisation on acquisitions of €38.2 million (2012: €26.7 million) include amounts relating to the historic acquisition of Tribeca, Virtue Fusion, GTS, PTTS, Ash Gaming and more recently PokerStrategy. Of the remaining €9.3 million (2012: €8.9 million), €6.9 million (2012: €6.8 million) was from internally generated development costs and €2.4 million (2012: €2.1 million) related to other intangibles.

Cash flow

Playtech continues to be a highly cash generative business. Cash as at 31 December 2013 was €527.4 million (31 December 2012: €120.9 million), representing 49% (2012: 15%) of the Group's total assets. The increase is mostly related to the proceeds received from the sale of the Group's 29% stake in WHO, in addition to net proceeds of €13.0 from available for sale investments.

In the year ended 31 December 2013, the Group generated €200.0 million from operating activities (2012: €112.8 million). The cash conversion rate from adjusted EBITDA, excluding WHO, was over 100% (2012: 83%), the improvement being mainly due to advance payments on behalf of operator's poker and casino operations, the timing of collection of receivables outstanding at year end and exchange rate fluctuations.

The Group's cash outflow from investing activities (excluding the dividends received from WHO of €22.2 million and the net proceeds from the sale of investment in WHO) was €171.7 million (2012: €176.3 million), mainly due to acquisition payments of €128.9 million (2012: €143.1 million), of which €70.0 million related to the second and third payments of the PTTS consideration, €15.8 related to the final consideration for the acquisition of Mobenga and €38.3 related to PokerStrategy. In addition, €19.9 million (2012: €14.9 million) related to capitalised development costs, €11.8 million related to a buyout of a reseller agreement and €6.7 million (2012: €2.2 million) related to the acquisition of intangible assets.

Cash outflow from financing activities was €136.5 million (2012: €27.8 million), comprising the repayment of bank borrowings of €69.2 million (2012: €33.8 million) and dividend payments of €67.9 million (2012: €70.4 million). In the comparable period, a draw down of bank borrowings of €75.0 million offset both the dividend payment and the repayment of bank borrowings.

Balance sheet

On 31 December 2013, the Group held cash balances of €527.4 million (31 December 2012: €120.9 million) that included monies held on behalf of operators in respect of operator's jackpot games and poker operations in the amount of €49.0 million (31 December 2012: €32.0 million). Trade receivables were €41.3 million (31 December 2012: €47.8 million).

Intangible assets as at 31 December 2013 were €393.1 million (31 December 2012: €372.4 million), of which €179.2 million comprised assets acquired from PTTS (31 December 2012: €201.1 million), and the remainder relate to assets and associated goodwill from acquisitions including PokerStrategy, Tribeca, GTS, Virtue Fusion, IGS, Mobenga, Ash Gaming, Geneity, and other; patent and other intellectual property rights and development costs of new games and products.

Available for sale investments were €33.7 million (31 December 2012: €35.3 million). During 2013 minority investments in Sportech plc and AsianLogic were disposed of for an aggregate consideration of €39.9 million, and as of 31 December 2013 the Company had an investment balance of €30.1 million related to UK quoted equity securities.

Investments in equity-accounted associates were €1.6 million (31 December 2012: €156.0 million), related to the investment in ITL. The prior year balance also included the investment in WHO, which was sold during the period.

The long and short term deferred consideration balance at 31 December 2013 was €28.6 million (31 December 2012: €113.3 million, included the present value of the accelerated contingent consideration of PTTS) principally relating to the present value of final instalments of the accelerated contingent consideration for PTTS.

The final payment of deferred consideration with respect to the acquisition of PTTS, €28.0 million, was paid in January 2014.

Ladbrokes software and services agreement

In March 2013, the Group entered into a landmark transaction with Ladbrokes plc, which includes two significant agreements covering software licensing and advisory services.

The software license agreement will expand Ladbrokes' existing product agreement, to include licensing of Playtech's full product suite and technology including the IMS back office system to provide the platform for its entire online operations.

As part of the advisory services agreement, Playtech, through its PTTS marketing division, will have significant input in the operational decision making of the Ladbrokes digital business, including proven sophisticated marketing techniques, business intelligence and CRM capabilities over the five year term of the agreement, with a plan to grow the Ladbrokes digital business. Playtech will receive a share of profit based on the EBITDA growth of the Ladbrokes digital business over and above that achieved in the financial year ended 31 December 2012, as adjusted (the "Base EBITDA"). The profit share will be equal to 27.5% of the increase in adjusted EBITDA multiplied by the then EV/EBITDA multiple of the Ladbrokes Group. Interim instalments fall due on the achievement of uplifts in EBITDA of £35 million, £70 million and £100 million in an earlier year. Three-quarters of any share of profit is payable in cash, with the balance payable in Ladbrokes shares. Playtech can elect to receive a greater proportion of the profit share in Ladbrokes shares.

At 31 December 2013 the Group had not incurred any costs of investment and was not entitled to any share of profit.

Acquisition of PokerStrategy.com

On 11 July 2013, the Group acquired PokerStrategy.com Limited and certain subsidiaries, which together operate one of the world's largest poker affiliate businesses, utilising an online poker school and player community to provide professional content in more than a dozen languages, generating income on a revenue-sharing model in respect of players introduced to its clients for a period following player sign-up. Consideration of €38.3 million, subject to working capital adjustments, was made from existing cash resources.

Post balance sheet events

Acquisition of Euro Live Technologies Limited

On 31 January 2014, the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Euro Live Technologies Limited ("Eurolive"), a live casino facility in Latvia, for an initial consideration of €1.0 million and additional consideration of €3.5 million, which will be paid on 31 January 2018 conditional on one of the following occurring: (a) achieving target EBITDA during any calendar year prior to the 31 January 2018; or (b) achieving certain performance targets.

As of the approval date of the financial information by the Board the Group had not completed the valuation of the fair value of the intangible assets and liabilities acquired, and accordingly these disclosures are not provided in the financial statements.

Acquisition of Psi-clone Games Limited

On 3 February 2014, the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Psi-clone Games Limited ("Psi-clone"), a UK based provider of all aspects of game production, including design, art, sounds, profiling and integrating to all major platforms, for an initial cash consideration of £1.0 million (subject to a working capital adjustment). Additional consideration, capped at £1.2 million, will be payable in cash subject to the achievement of certain operational targets.

As of the approval date of the financial information by the Board, the Group had not completed the valuation of the fair value of the intangible assets and liabilities acquired, and accordingly these disclosures are not provided in the financial statements.

Dividend

In October 2013 the Group paid an interim dividend for 2013 of €22.8 million (7.8 € cents per share). The Board has decided to pay a special dividend of £100 million (representing 34.1 pence per share) and has recommended a final dividend of €45.2 million (15.4 € cents per share), the same as that of last year following the Board commitment at the time of the interim results announcement, giving a total 2013 dividend of approximately €188.5 million.

The Company's dividend policy remains to pay out 40% of adjusted net profit, supported by strong underlying growth in earnings and cash generation.

Principal risks and uncertainties

The key risks areas, which will be discussed in our 2013 Annual Report and Accounts are as follows:

§ the regulatory environment;

§ changes in taxation of Group revenue;

§ the competitive landscape;

§ the economic climate;

§ reliance on key personnel; and

§ business continuity and technology risk.

Directors' responsibility statement

We confirm to the best of our knowledge:

1. The Group and Company financial statements, prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Group and Company; and

2. The business review, which is incorporated into the Directors' Report, includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group and Company, together with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties they face.

The Directors of Playtech plc are listed in the Group's Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2013. A list of current directors is maintained on Playtech's website, www.playtech.com.

By order of the Board,

Mor Weizer

Ron Hoffman

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

20 February 2014

20 February 2014

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013

2013

2012

Actual

Adjusted*

Actual

Adjusted*

Note

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

Revenues

4

367,206

367,206

317,504

317,504

Distribution costs before depreciation and amortisation

(178,965)

(177,903)

(156,658)

(154,841)

Administrative expenses before depreciation and amortisation

(34,478)

(29,879)

(29,630)

(26,450)

Gain on sale of available-for-sale investment

15

31,088

-

-

-

Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation

6

184,851

159,424

131,216

136,213

Share of profit of associate

13a

16,415

18,086

44,824

50,553

Amortisation of intangibles in associate

13a

1,671

-

5,729

-

Income from associate

13a

18,086

18,086

50,553

50,553

Gain on sale of share in associate

13a

340,819

-

-

-

EBITDA

543,756

177,510

181,769

186,766

Depreciation and amortisation, including amortisation of intangibles in associate

(58,783)

(18,916)

(49,493)

(17,108)

Financing income

7

14,390

14,390

4,096

4,096

Finance cost - movement in deferred and contingent consideration

(2,862)

-

(44,184)

-

Finance cost - other

(2,527)

(1,197)

(3,112)

(3,112)

Total financing cost

7

(5,389)

(1,197)

(47,296)

(3,112)

Share of loss from joint ventures

(2,717)

(2,717)

(46)

(46)

Profit before taxation

491,257

169,070

89,030

170,596

Tax expense

8

(2,498)

(2,498)

(2,101)

(2,101)

Profit for the year

488,759

166,572

86,929

168,495

Other comprehensive income for the year:

Items that have been classified to profit or loss:

Reclassify to profit and loss on sale

15

(31,088)

-

-

-

Change in fair value of available for sale equity instruments

15

15,444

15,444

15,227

15,227

Total items that will be classified to profit or loss

(15,644)

(15,644)

15,227

15,227

Total comprehensive income for the year

473,115

150,927

102,156

183,722

Profit for the year attributable to:

Owners of the parent

488,578

166,391

86,755

168,321

Non-controlling interest

181

181

174

174

488,759

166,572

86,929

168,495

Earnings per share for profit attributable to the owners of the parent during the year:

Basic (cents)

9

167.0

56.9

30.0

58.1

Diluted (cents)

9

165.3

56.3

29.4

57.1

Total comprehensive income attributable to:

Owners of the parent

472,934

150,746

101,982

183,548

Non-controlling interest

181

181

174

174

473,115

150,927

102,156

183,722

*Adjusted numbers relate to certain non-cash and one-off items including amortisation of intangibles on acquisitions, amortisation of intangibles in associate, professional costs on acquisitions, finance costs on acquisitions, costs of admission to a premium listing on the main market, gain on sale of investment in associate and available for sale investments, change in fair value of available for sale investments in the income statement, one-off provision against irrecoverable cash and additional various non-cash charges. The directors believe that the adjusted profit represents more closely the underlying trading performance of the business. A full reconciliation between the actual and adjusted results is provided in note 5.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013

Additional paid in capital

Available for sale reserve

Retained earnings

Total equity attributable to holders of parent

Non-controlling interest

Total equity

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

Balance at 1 January 2012

307,853

1,995

168,891

478,739

(49)

478,690

Changes in equity for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

15,227

86,755

101,982

174

102,156

Dividend paid

-

-

(70,440)

(70,440)

-

(70,440)

Issue of share capital (net of issue costs)

(41)

-

-

(41)

-

(41)

Exercise of options

3,023

-

-

3,023

-

3,023

Acquisition of non-controlling interest

-

-

(1,616)

(1,616)

-

(1,616)

Purchase of treasury shares

(366)

-

366

-

-

-

Employee stock option scheme

-

-

2,403

2,403

-

2,403

Balance at 31 December 2012

310,469

17,222

186,359

514,050

125

514,175

Balance at 1 January 2013

310,469

17,222

186,359

514,050

125

514,175

Changes in equity for the year

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

(15,644)

488,578

472,934

181

473,115

Dividend paid

-

-

(67,872)

(67,872)

-

(67,872)

Exercise of options

12,718

-

-

12,718

-

12,718

Purchase of share options

-

-

(12,135)

(12,135)

-

(12,135)

Employee stock option scheme

1,326

1,326

-

1,326

Acquisition of minority interest

-

-

-

-

(306)

(306)

Balance at 31 December 2013

323,187

1,578

596,256

921,021

-

921,021

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2013

2013

2012

Note

€'000

€'000

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property, plant and equipment

11

21,835

20,304

Intangible assets

12

393,121

372,387

Investments in equity accounted associates & joint ventures

13

1,633

156,036

Available for sale investments

51

33,661

35,333

Other non-current assets

16

20,517

5,175

470,767

589,235

CURRENT ASSETS

Trade receivables

17

41,336

47,784

Other receivables

18

26,475

26,560

Cash and cash equivalents

19

527,394

120,880

595,205

195,224

TOTAL ASSETS

1,065,972

784,459

EQUITY

Additional paid in capital

323,187

310,469

Available for sale reserve

15

1,578

17,222

Retained earnings

596,256

186,359

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

20

921,021

514,050

Non-controlling interest

-

125

TOTAL EQUITY

921,021

514,175

NON CURRENT LIABILITIES

Loans and borrowings

21

-

31,250

Other non-current liabilities

245

215

Deferred revenues

7,064

9,092

Deferred tax liability

23

5,083

5,232

Deferred consideration

14

-

26,735

Progressive, operators' jackpots and security deposits

15,000

Contingent consideration

14

-

15,826

27,392

88,350

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Loans and borrowings

21

-

37,970

Trade payables

22

21,175

14,522

Progressive, operators' jackpots and security deposits

33,544

31,607

Tax liabilities

1,720

1,946

Deferred revenues

4,741

3,679

Deferred consideration

14

28,630

69,749

Other payables

24

27,749

22,461

117,559

181,934

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

1,065,972

784,459

The financial information was approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 20 February 2014.

NOTE 1 - GENERAL

On 21 June 2012 Playtech plc (the "Company") re-domiciled as a company in the Isle of Man. Prior to this date it was a company domiciled in the British Virgin Islands and was incorporated on 12 September 2002 as an offshore company with limited liability.

Playtech plc and its subsidiaries ('the Group') develop unified software platforms for the online and land based gambling industry, targeting online and land based operators. Playtech's gaming applications - online casino, poker and other P2P games, bingo, mobile, live gaming, land-based kiosk networks, land based terminal and fixed-odds games - are fully inter-compatible and can be freely incorporated as stand-alone applications, accessed and funded by the operators' players through the same user account and managed by the operator by means of a single, powerful management interface.

Basis of preparation

The directors consider that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and that it is therefore appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

The financial information set out in this document does not constitute the Group's statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2013 or 31 December 2012. The annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 were approved by the Board of Directors on 20 February 2014 along with this preliminary announcement. The auditor's report on the statutory accounts for both the year ended 31 December 2013 and 31 December 2012 was unqualified.

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the financial information, on a consistent basis, are:

Accounting principles

This financial information has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, International Accounting standards and interpretations (collectively IFRS) issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as adopted by the European Union ("adopted IFRSs"). In the current year the Group has adopted all of the new and revised standards and interpretations issued by the IASB and the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) of the IASB, as they have been adopted by the European Union, that are relevant to its operations and effective for accounting periods beginning on 1 January 2013.

Changes in accounting policies

a) New standards, interpretations and amendments effective from 1 January 2013

The following new standards, interpretations and amendments, applied for the first time from 1 January 2013, have had an effect on the financial information:

§ IFRS 7 (Amended) - Transfers of Financial Assets (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012);

§ Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income (Amendments to IAS 1) (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012);

§ IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015);

The Group is currently assessing the impact, if any, that these standards will have on the presentation of its consolidated results.

None of the other new standards, interpretations and amendments, which are effective for periods beginning after 1 January 2013 and which have not been adopted early, are expected to have a material effect on the Group's future financial information.

Foreign currency

The financial information of the Company and its subsidiaries is prepared in Euros (the functional currency), which is the currency that best reflects the economic substance of the underlying events and circumstances relevant to the Group. Transactions and balances in foreign currencies are converted into Euros in accordance with the principles set forth by International Accounting Standard (IAS) 21 ("The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates"). Accordingly, transactions and balances have been converted as follows:

§ Monetary assets and liabilities - at the rate of exchange applicable at the balance sheet date;

§ Income and expense items - at exchange rates applicable as of the date of recognition of those items. Non-monetary items are converted at the rate of exchange used to convert the related balance sheet items i.e. at the time of the transaction. Exchange gains and losses from the aforementioned conversion are recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Basis of consolidation

Where the Company has the power, either directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of another entity or business so as to obtain benefits from its activities, it is classified as a subsidiary. The consolidated financial information presents the results of the Company and its subsidiaries ('the Group') as if they formed a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between Group companies are therefore eliminated in full.

Revenue recognition

Revenue represents income receivable from contracting parties comprising a percentage of the revenue generated by the contracting party from use of the Group's intellectual property in online gaming activities and land based gaming operations, and from fees charged for services rendered. Revenue is recognised in the accounting periods in which the gaming transactions occur or the services are rendered. Royalty and other income receivable under fixed-term arrangements are recognised as revenue over the term of the agreement on a straight line basis.

Distribution costs

Distribution costs represent the direct costs of the function of providing services to customers, costs of the development function and advertising costs.

Share-based payments

Certain employees participate in the Group's share option plans which commenced with effect from 1 December 2005. The fair value of the equity settled options granted is charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight line basis over the vesting period and the credit is taken to equity, based on the Group's estimate of shares that will eventually vest. Fair value is determined by the Black-Scholes and Binomial valuation model. The share options plan does not have any performance conditions other than continued service. Where equity settled share options are settled in cash at the group's discretion the debit is taken to equity.

Income taxes and deferred taxation

Provision for income taxes is calculated in accordance with the tax legislations and applicable tax rates in force at the balance sheet date in the countries in which the Group companies have been incorporated.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognised where the carrying amount of an asset or liability in the consolidated balance sheet differs from its tax base, except for differences arising on:

§ the initial recognition of goodwill;

§ the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction which is not a business combination and at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting or taxable profit; and

§ investments in subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities where the Group is able to control the timing of the reversal of the difference and it is probable that the difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

The amount of the asset or liability is determined using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the deferred tax liabilities/(assets) are settled/(recovered)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the Group has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority on either:

§ the same taxable group company; or

§ different group entities which intend either to settle current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously, in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be settled or recovered.

Dividend distribution

Final dividends are recorded in the Group's financial information in the period in which they are approved by the Group's shareholders. Interim dividends are recognised when paid.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment comprise computers and gaming machines, leasehold improvements, office furniture and equipment, and motor vehicles and are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Carrying amounts are reviewed on each balance sheet date for impairment. Where the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its recoverable amount.

Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets on a straight line basis over the expected useful lives of the assets concerned. The principal annual rates used for this purpose, which are consistent with those of the previous years, are:

%

Computers and gaming machines

33

Office furniture and equipment

7 - 20

Building and Leasehold improvements

10 - 20, or over the length of the lease

Motor vehicles

15

Subsequent expenditures are included in the asset carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount and are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Business combinations

The consolidated financial information incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the consolidated balance sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained.

Investments in subsidiary undertakings

Investments in subsidiary undertakings are recognised at cost less, if any, provision for impairment.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets comprise externally acquired patents, domains and customer lists. Intangible assets also include internally generated capitalised software development costs. All such intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation. Where intangible assets are acquired as part of a business combination they are recorded initially at their fair value. Carrying amounts are reviewed on each balance sheet date for impairment. Where the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down to its recoverable amount.

Amortisation is calculated at annual rates estimated to write off the costs of the assets over their expected useful lives and is charged to operating expenses from the point the asset is brought into use. The principal annual rates used for this purpose, which are consistent with those of the previous years, are:

%

Domain names

Nil

Internally generated capitalised development costs

33

Technology IP

20-33

Customer lists

7-12.5

Affiliate contracts

5-12.5

Patents and license

Over the expected useful lives 10-33

Intangible assets identified under the investment in equity accounted associates:

%

Software

10

Customer relationships

71

Affiliate contracts

52

WH Brands

7

Purchased assets brands

10

Covenant not to compete

20

Management believes that the useful life of the domain names is indefinite. Domain names are reviewed for impairment annually.

Expenditure incurred on development activities including the Group's software development is capitalised only where the expenditure will lead to new or substantially improved products, the products are technically and commercially feasible and the Group has sufficient resources to complete development.

Subsequent expenditure on capitalised intangible assets is capitalised only where it clearly increases the economic benefits to be derived from the asset to which it relates. All other expenditure, including that incurred in order to maintain an intangible assets current level of performance, is expensed as incurred.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of a business combination over, in the case of business combinations completed prior to 1 January 2010, the Group's interest in the fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired and, in the case of business combinations completed on or after 1 January 2010, the total acquisition date fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired.

For business combinations completed prior to 1 January 2010, cost comprised the fair value of assets given, and liabilities assumed, plus any direct costs of acquisition. Changes in the estimated value of contingent consideration arising on business combinations completed by this date were treated as an adjustment to cost and, in consequence, resulted in a change in the carrying value of goodwill.

For business combinations completed on or after 1 January 2010, cost comprises the fair value of assets given and liabilities assumed, plus the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquired business. Contingent consideration is included in cost at its acquisition date fair value and, in the case of contingent consideration classified as a financial liability, remeasured subsequently through profit or loss. For combinations completed on or after 1 January 2010, direct costs of acquisition are recognised immediately as an expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, within administrative costs.

Goodwill is capitalised as an intangible asset with any impairment in carrying value being charged to the consolidated income statement. Goodwill is not amortised and is reviewed for impairment, annually or more specifically if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired.

Impairment

Impairment tests on goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful economic lives are undertaken annually at the financial year end. Other non-financial assets are subject to annual impairment tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Where the carrying value of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount (i.e. - the higher of value in use and fair value less costs to sell), the asset is written down accordingly.

Where it is not possible to establish the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the impairment test is carried out on the asset's cash generating unit (i.e. - the lowest group of assets in which the asset belongs for which there are separately identifiable cash flows). Goodwill is allocated on initial recognition to each of the group's cash generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination giving rise to the goodwill.

Impairment charges are included in the administrative expenses line item in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, except to the extent they reverse gains previously recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed.

Associates

Where the Group has the power to participate in (but not control) the financial and operating policy decisions of another entity, it is classified as an associate. Associates are initially recognised in the consolidated balance sheet at cost. The Group's share of post-acquisition profits and losses is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income except that losses in excess of the Group's investment in the associate are not recognised unless there is an obligation to make good those losses.

Profits and losses arising on transactions between the Group and its associates are recognised only to the extent of unrelated investors' interests in the associate. The investor's share in the associate's profits and losses resulting from these transactions is eliminated against the carrying value of the associate.

Any premium paid for an associate above the fair value of the Group's share of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is capitalised as goodwill and included in the carrying amount of the associate. The carrying amount of investment in associate is subject to impairment in the same way as goodwill arising on a business combination described above.

Joint ventures

The Group's investment in a jointly controlled entity is included in the financial information under the equity method of accounting. The group includes the assets it controls, its share of any income and the liabilities and expenses of jointly controlled operations and jointly controlled assets in accordance with the terms of the underlying contractual arrangement.

Financial assets

The Group classifies its financial assets into one of the categories discussed below, depending on the purpose for which the asset was acquired. The Group has not classified any of its financial assets as held to maturity. The Group does not hold any financial assets at fair value through profit and loss.

Loans and receivables

These assets are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They arise principally through the provision of services to customers (e.g. trade receivables), but also incorporate other types of contractual monetary asset. They are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to their acquisition or issue and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less provision for impairment.

The Group's receivables comprise trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, and loans to customers in the balance sheet.

Trade receivables which principally represent amounts due from licensees are carried at original invoice value less an estimate made for bad and doubtful debts based on a review of all outstanding amounts at the year-end. An estimate for doubtful debts is made when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect amounts due according to the original terms of receivables. Bad debts are written off when identified.

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks and other short term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Where cash is on deposit with maturity dates greater than three months, it is disclosed within other receivables.

Loans to customers are in respect of formal loan agreements entered into between the Group and its customer, which are carried at original advanced value less provision for impairment. They are classified between current and non-current assets in accordance with the contractual repayment terms of each loan agreement.

Available-for-sale financial assets

Non-derivative financial assets classified as available-for-sale comprise the Group's strategic investments in entities not qualifying as subsidiaries, associates or jointly controlled entities. They are carried at fair value with changes in fair value generally recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the available for sale reserve. In accordance with IAS 39, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of an available-for-sale financial asset is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Purchases and sales of available-for-sale financial assets are recognised on settlement date with any change in fair value between trade date and settlement date being recognised in the available for sale reserve. On sale, the amount held in the available-for-sale reserve associated with that asset is removed from equity and recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

Changes in fair value are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the available-for-sale reserve except to the extent that any decrease in value in excess of the credit balance on the available-for-sale reserve, or reversal of such a transaction, is recognised in profit or loss.

Share capital

Ordinary shares are classified as equity and are stated at the proceeds received net of direct issue costs.

Financial liabilities

Trade payables and other short-term monetary liabilities are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Several of the Group's licensees participate in progressive jackpot games. Each time a progressive jackpot game is played, a preset amount is added to a cumulative jackpot for that specific game. The accrual for the jackpot at the consolidated balance sheet date is included in progressive jackpot and other operator's jackpot liabilities.

Loans and bank borrowings are initially recognised at fair value net of any transaction costs directly attributable to the issue of the instrument. Such interest bearing liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, which ensures that any interest expense over the period to repayment is at a constant rate on the balance of the liability carried in the consolidated balance sheet. Interest expense in this context includes initial transaction costs and premia payable on redemption, as well as any interest or coupon payable while the liability is outstanding.

Fair value measurement hierarchy

IFRS 7 requires certain disclosure which require the classification of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value using a fair value hierarchy that reflects the significance of the inputs used in making the fair value measurement (see note 30). The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:

b) Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. - derived from prices) (Level 2); and

c)Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs) (Level 3).

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the financial asset or financial liability is categorized is determined on the basis of the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Financial assets and financial liabilities are classified in their entirety into only one of the three levels.

The Group measures its Available-for-sale investments at fair value - refer to note 15 for more detailed information in respect of the fair value measurement.

Long term liabilities

Long term liabilities are those liabilities that are due for repayment or settlement in more than twelve months from balance sheet date.

Provisions

Provisions, which are liabilities of uncertain timing or amount, are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of past events, if it is probable that an outflow of funds will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made.

Leases

Where substantially all of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership are not transferred to the Group (an "operating lease"), the total rentals payable under the lease are charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The aggregate benefit of lease incentives is recognised as a reduction of the rental expense over the lease term on a straight-line basis.

Non-controlling interests

Non-controlling interest is recognised at the present ownership instruments' proportionate share in the recognised amounts of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. The total comprehensive income of non-wholly owned subsidiaries is attributed to owners of the parent and to the non-controlling interests in proportion to their relative ownership interests.

NOTE 3 - CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

The preparation of financial information in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial information and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current events and actions, actual results ultimately may differ from those estimates.

The areas requiring the use of estimates and critical judgments that may potentially have a significant impact on the Group's earnings and financial position are impairment of goodwill, the recognition and amortisation of development costs and other intangible assets, and the useful life of property, plant and equipment, the fair value of available-for-sale investments, share based payments, legal proceedings and contingent liabilities, determination of fair values of intangible assets acquired in business combinations, income tax, and determination of fair value of contingent consideration.

Estimates and assumptions

Impairment of goodwill

The Group is required to test, on an annual basis, whether goodwill has suffered any impairment. The recoverable amount is determined based on value in use calculations. The use of this method requires the estimation of future cash flows and the choice of a discount rate in order to calculate the present value of the cash flows. Such estimates are based on management's experience of the business, but actual outcomes may vary. More details including carrying values are included in note 12.

Amortisation of development costs and other intangible assets and the useful life of property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment are amortised or depreciated over their useful lives. Useful lives are based on management's estimates of the period that the assets will generate revenue, which are periodically reviewed for continued appropriateness.

Changes to estimates can result in significant variations in the amounts charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income in specific periods. More details including carrying values are included in notes 11 and 12.

Fair value of available-for-sale investments

The Group determines the fair value of available-for-sale investments that are not quoted using valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including discount rates and estimates for future cash flows. In that regard, the derived fair value estimates cannot always be substantiated by comparison with independent markets and, in many cases, may not be capable of being realised immediately.

The methods and assumptions applied, and the valuation techniques used, are disclosed in note 15.

Share based payments

The Group has a share based remuneration scheme for employees. The fair value of share options is estimated by using the Black-Scholes and Binomial models, on the date of grant based on certain assumptions. Those assumptions are described in note 10 and include, among others, the dividend growth rate, expected share price volatility, expected life of the options and number of options expected to vest.

Legal proceedings and contingent liabilities

Management regularly monitors the key risks affecting the Group, including the regulatory environment in which the Group operates. A provision will be made where there is a present obligation from a past event, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and the amount of costs of the transfer can be estimated reliably. In instances where the criteria are not met, a contingent liability may be disclosed in the notes to the financial information. More details are included in note 32.

Determination of fair value of intangible assets acquired

The fair value of the intangible assets acquired is based on the discounted cash flows expected to be derived from the use of the asset. Further information in relation to the determination of fair value of intangible assets acquired is given in note 25 and 26.

Income taxes

The Group is subject to income tax in jurisdictions in which it is registered and judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes. During the ordinary course of business, there are transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. As a result, the Group recognises tax liabilities based on estimates of whether additional taxes and interest will be due. The Group believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate for all open audit years based on its assessment of many factors including past experience and interpretations of tax law. More details are included in note 8.

Determination of the fair value of contingent consideration

The fair value of contingent consideration is based on the probability of expected cash flow outcomes and the assessment of present values using appropriate discount rates. Further information in relation to the determination of the fair value of contingent consideration is given in note 26.

NOTE 4 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

Management considers that the Group's activity as a single source supplier of online gaming solutions constitutes one operating and reporting segment, as defined under IFRS 8.

Management review the performance of the Group by reference to group-wide profit measures and the revenues derived from 6 (2012 - 5) main product groupings:

§ Casino

§ Services

§ Bingo

§ Sport

§ Poker

§ Videobet

The group-wide profit measures are adjusted net profit and adjusted EBITDA (see note 5). Management believes the adjusted profit measures represent more closely the underlying trading performance of the business. No other differences exist between the basis of preparation of the performance measures used by management and the figures in the group financial information.

There is no allocation of operating expenses, profit measures, assets and liabilities to individual product groupings. Accordingly the disclosures below are provided on an entity-wide basis.

Revenue by product

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Casino

189,216

151,745

Services

111,116

106,326

Bingo

18,464

17,954

Sport

17,100

10,626

Poker

14,680

17,840

Videobet

12,275

10,761

Other

4,355

2,252

Total revenues

367,206

317,504

In the current year, there were two licensees who individually accounted for more than 10% of the total revenue of the group (2012 - three licensees). Revenue from these licensees in the current year totalled €129.5 million (2012 - €162.2 million).

Geographical analysis of revenues by jurisdiction of gaming license

Analysis by geographical regions is made according to the jurisdiction of the gaming license of the licensee. This does not reflect the region of the end users of the Group's licensees whose locations are worldwide.

2013

2012 *

€'000

€'000

Gibraltar

88,924

78,739

Antigua

86,271

91,721

Philippines

55,638

48,321

Rest of World

42,844

24,619

Alderney

39,125

36,991

Curacao

28,182

14,822

Italy

14,479

11,562

Malta

11,743

10,729

367,206

317,504

*Comparable amounts were adjusted in order to better reflect actual segmentation

Geographical analysis of non-current assets

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

British Virgin Islands

215,742

351,727

Isle of Man

184,937

187,901

Cyprus

28,805

17,889

Sweden

18,791

19,081

Estonia

7,819

7,349

Israel

7,685

1,015

UK

3,508

3,544

Rest of World

3,480

729

470,767

589,235

NOTE 5 - ADJUSTED ITEMS

The following tables give a full reconciliation between adjusted and actual results:

The tax charge for the year can be reconciled to accounting profit as follows:

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Profit before taxation

491,257

89,030

Tax at effective rate in Isle of Man

-

-

Higher rates of current income tax in overseas jurisdictions

2,498

2,101

The group is tax registered, managed and controlled from the Isle of Man where the corporate tax rate is set to zero. The majority of profits arise in Isle of Man which is the Company's country of incorporation. The Group's subsidiaries are located in different jurisdictions. The subsidiaries are taxed on their residual profit.

The deferred tax is due to the reversal of temporary differences arising on the acquisition of certain businesses in the current and prior year.

NOTE 9 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

A. Earnings per share have been calculated using the weighted average number of shares in issue during the relevant financial periods. The weighted average number of equity shares in issue and the earnings, being profit after tax is as follows:

2013

2012

Actual

Adjusted

Actual

Adjusted

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent

488,578

166,391

86,755

168,321

Basic (Cents)

167.0

56.9

30.0

58.1

Diluted (Cents)

165.3

56.3

29.4

57.1

Number

2013

Number

2012

Denominator - basic

Weighted average number of equity shares

292,618,598

289,416,759

Denominator - diluted

Weighted average number of equity shares

292,618,598

289,416,759

Weighted average number of option shares

3,010,556

5,296,536

Weighted average number of shares

295,629,154

294,713,295

As at 31 December 2013, out of the entire share options outstanding 10,667 (2012 - 4,616,691) have been excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS as their exercise price is greater than the weighted average share price during the year (i.e. - they are out of the money) and therefore it would not be advantageous for the holders to exercise those options. The total number of options in issue is disclosed in note 10.

NOTE 10- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Total staff costs comprise the following:

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Salaries and employee related costs

121,479

98,973

Employee stock option costs

1,326

2,403

122,805

101,376

Average number of employees

Distribution

3,054

2,630

General and administration

207

183

3,261

2,813

The Group has the following employee share option plans ("ESOP") for the granting of non-transferable options to certain employees:

§ Playtech 2005 Share Option Plan ("the Plan") and Israeli plans, options granted under the plans vest on the first day on which they become exercisable which is typically between one to four years after grant date.

§ GTS 2010 Company Share Option Plan ("CSOP"), options granted under the plan vest on the first day on which they become exercisable which is three years after grant date.

The overall term of the ESOP is five to ten years. These options are settled in equity once exercised. Option prices are either denominated in USD or GBP, depending on the option grant terms.

During 2012, the Group amended some of the rules of the Plan. The amendments allow the Group, at the option holders consent, to settle fully vested and exercisable options for cash instead of issuing shares. As disclosed in the remuneration report, some of the executive directors during the year received cash instead of shares.

At 31 December 2013, options under these schemes were outstanding over:

2013

2012

Number

Number

Shares vested on 30 November 2008 at an exercise price of $2.5 per share

-

135,734

Shares vested on 30 November 2008 at an exercise price of £1.45 per share

46,366

304,915

Shares vested between 1 December 2006 and 6 February 2009 at an exercise price of $4.50 per share

-

25,000

Shares vested between 1 December 2006 and 6 February 2009 at an exercise price of £2.55 per share

-

410,000

Shares vested between 21 June 2007 and 21 June 2009 at an exercise price of $5.75 per share

7,333

11,000

Shares vested between 21 June 2007 and 21 June 2009 at an exercise price of £3.16 per share

10,000

60,334

Shares vested between 11 December 2007 and 11 December 2009 at an exercise price of $4.35 per share

25,000

25,000

Shares vested between 11 December 2007 and 11 December 2009 at an exercise price of £2.21 per share

22,334

182,668

Shares vested between 16 May 2008 and 16 May 2010 at an exercise price of $7.50 per share

-

20,000

Shares vested between 16 May 2008 and 16 May 2010 at an exercise price of £3.79 per share

20,000

890,000

Shares vested between 18 June 2008 and 18 June 2010 at an exercise price of $7.79 per share

7,667

8,501

Shares vested between 18 June 2008 and 18 June 2010 at an exercise price of £3.96 per share

16,966

97,768

Shares vested between 18 June 2008 and 18 June 2010 at an exercise price of £3.30 per share

-

10,000

Shares vested between 31 December 2008 and 31 December 2010 at an exercise price of $7.68 per share

3,000

18,000

Shares vested between 31 December 2008 and 31 December 2010 at an exercise price of £3.86 per share

12,667

34,000

Shares vested between 10 October 2008 and 10 October 2011 at an exercise price of £3.51 per share

75,000

92,500

Shares vested between 20 November 2008 and 20 November 2011 at an exercise price of $7.19 per share

-

30,000

Shares vested between 31 December 2008 and 31 December 2011 at an exercise price of £3.1725 per share

-

200,000

Shares vested between 25 April 2009 and 25 April 2012 at an exercise price of £4.35 per share

282,500

522,667

Shares vested between 21 May 2009 and 21 May 2012 at an exercise price of £5.31 per share

-

500,000

Shares vested between 28 November 2009 and 28 November 2012 at an exercise price of £3.20 per share

86,194

1,311,786

Shares vested on 22 May 2012 at an exercise price of £4.155 per share

95,000

740,000

Shares vested on 6 November 2012 at an exercise price of £3.7 per share

40,000

870,000

Shares vest between 18 April 2012 and 18 April 2013 at an exercise price of £5.12 per share

196,500

844,000

Shares vest between 3 June 2012 and 3 June 2013 at an exercise price of £4.84 per share

27,500

220,000

Shares vest between 26 August 2012 and 26 August 2013 at an exercise price of £4.16 per share

107,346

225,780

Shares will vest on 26 August 2013 at an exercise price of £4.16 per share

-

158,642

Shares will vest on 10 March 2014 at an exercise price of £3.5225 per share

1,499,850

1,562,850

Shares will vest on 25 August 2014 at an exercise price of £3.0325 per share

-

100,000

Shares will vest on 16 December 2014 at an exercise price of £2.3 per share

60,000

120,000

Shares will vest on 23 June 2015 at an exercise price of £3.48 per share

380,000

380,000

3,021,223

10,111,145

Total number of shares exercisable as of 31 December 2013 is 1,081,373 (2012 - 7,262,253).

The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise prices of shares options for the ESOP.

2013

2012

2013

2012

Number of options

Number of options

Weighted average exercise price

Weighted average exercise price

Outstanding at the beginning of the year

10,111,145

12,843,596

$4.36, £3.7

$4.58, £3.59

Granted during the year

-

420,000

-

£3.478

Forfeited

(116,922)

(1,538,261)

£3.96

$6.76, £3.74

Exercised

(6,973,000)

(1,614,190)

$4.21, £3.75

$4.44, £2.55

Outstanding at the end of the year

3,021,223

10,111,145

$4.36, £3.7

$4.36, £3.7

Included in the number of options exercised during the year is 4,020,462 (2012 - 591,668) where a cash alternative was received.

The weighted average share price at the date of exercise of options was £4.47 (2012 £4.47).

Share options outstanding at the end of the year have the following exercise prices:

Expiry date

Exercise price

2013

2012

Number

Number

Between 25 April 2013 and 31 December 2013

$4.35 and between £3.17 and £5.31

-

357,800

1 December 2015

$2.50 and between £1.45 and £2.32

46,366

440,649

Between 6 February 2016 and 11 December 2016

Between $4.35 and $5.75 and between £1.72 and £3.16

64,667

714,002

Between 15 May 2017 and 31 December 2017

Between $7.19 and $7.79 and between £3.39 and £3.96

135,300

1,200,769

Between 25 April 2018 and 31 December 2018

$4.35 and between £3.17 and £5.31

368,694

2,176,653

Between 22 May 2019 and 6 November 2019

Between £3.70 and £4.16

135,000

1,610,000

Between 18 April 2020 and 26 August 2020

Between £4.16 and £5.12

331,346

1,448,422

Between 10 March 2021 and 16 December 2021

Between £2.30 and £3.52

1,559,850

1,782,850

21 June 2022

£3.48

380,000

380,000

3,021,223

10,111,145

The fair value of the options granted under the ESOP is estimated as at the date of grant using the Binomial model. The following table gives the assumptions made during the years ended 31 December 2012:

For options granted on 21 June 2012

Dividend yield

2.95%

Expected volatility

48.88%

Risk free interest rate

1.82%

Weighted average exercise price

£3.4775

Option life 10 years

The volatility assumption, measured at the standard deviation of expected share price return, is based on a statistical analysis of daily share price over a period starting from the initial date of flotation through to the grant date.

NOTE 11 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Computers and gaming machines

Office furniture and equipment

Motor vehicles

Building and Leasehold improvements

Total

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

Cost

At 1 January 2012

26,567

1,588

328

6,602

35,085

Additions

5,764

490

96

1,657

8,007

Acquired through business

combinations

26

-

-

-

26

Disposals

(1,403)

(97)

(121)

(202)

(1,823)

At 31 December 2012

30,954

1,981

303

8,057

41,295

Accumulated depreciation

At 1 January 2012

11,933

601

119

884

13,537

Charge

7,350

206

72

490

8,118

Disposals

(352)

(63)

(47)

(202)

(664)

At 31 December 2012

18,931

744

144

1,172

20,991

Net Book Value

At 31 December 2012

12,023

1,237

159

6,885

20,304

Computers and gaming machines

Office furniture and equipment

Motor vehicles

Building and Leasehold improvements

Total

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

Cost

At 1 January 2013

30,954

1,981

303

8,057

41,295

Additions

9,133

693

143

718

10,687

Acquired through business

combinations

187

249

129

134

699

Disposals

(697)

(38)

(84)

-

(819)

At 31 December 2013

39,577

2,885

491

8,909

51,862

Accumulated depreciation

At 1 January 2013

18,931

744

144

1,172

20,991

Charge

8,481

369

61

751

9,662

Disposals

(517)

(40)

(69)

-

(626)

At 31 December 2013

26,895

1,073

136

1,923

30,027

Net Book Value

At 31 December 2013

12,682

1,812

355

6,986

21,835

NOTE 12 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Patents, Domain names and license

Technology IP

Development costs

Customer

List & Affiliates

Goodwill

Total

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

Cost

As of 1 January 2012

8,941

12,423

34,283

196,957

164,720

417,324

Additions

2,130

-

14,753

-

-

16,883

Assets acquired on previous year business combinations

-

-

178

178

Reclassification

-

2,300

(2,300)

-

-

-

Assets acquired on business combinations

4,514

3,528

-

400

17,329

25,771

Disposals

-

(308)

-

-

-

(308)

As of 31 December 2012

15,585

17,943

46,736

197,357

182,227

459,848

Accumulated amortisation

As of 1 January 2012

2,693

4,556

14,918

29,956

-

52,123

Provision

935

3,627

6,787

24,297

-

35,646

Disposals

(308)

-

-

-

(308)

As of 31 December 2013

3,628

7,875

21,705

54,253

-

87,461

Net Book Value

As of 31 December 2013

11,957

10,068

25,031

143,104

182,227

372,387

Patents, Domain names & License

Technology IP

Development costs

Customer

List & Affiliates

Goodwill

Total

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

Cost

As of 1 January 2013

15,585

17,943

46,736

197,357

182,227

459,848

Additions

5,406

1,411

19,778

-

-

26,595

Assets acquired on previous years business combinations

-

-

-

-

(98)

(98)

Assets acquired on business combinations

1,585

1,527

-

23,496

15,079

41,687

As of 31 December, 2013

22,576

20,881

66,514

220,853

197,208

528,032

Accumulated amortisation

As of 1 January 2013

3,628

7,875

21,705

54,253

-

87,461

Provision

3,054

2,471

6,910

35,015

-

47,450

As of 31 December 2013

6,682

10,346

28,615

89,268

-

134,911

Net Book Value

As of 31 December 2013

15,894

10,535

37,899

131,585

197,208

393,121

Management believes that Domain names, with a carrying value of €0.2 million (2012: €0.2 million) have an indefinite life due to their nature. Amortisation of intangible assets is included in distribution costs.

In accordance with IAS 36, the Group regularly monitors the carrying value of its intangible assets, including goodwill. Goodwill is allocated to 9 (2012 - 8 cash generating units ("CGU")) Management determines which of those CGU's are significant in relation to the total carrying value of goodwill as follows:

· Carrying value exceeds 10% of total goodwill; or

· Acquisition during the year; or

· Contingent consideration exists at the balance sheet date

Based on the above criteria, management has concluded that the following CGUs are significant:

· Services, with a carrying value of €98.1m (2012 - €93.4m);

· Casino product, with a carrying value of €27.1m (2012 - €27.1m);

· PokerStrategy, with carrying value of €10.3m; and

The recoverable amounts of all the above CGUs have been determined from value in use calculations based on cash flow projections from formally approved budgets covering a four year period to 31 December 2017. Beyond this period, management has applied an annual growth rate of 2% based on the underlying economic environment in which the CGU operates. Management has applied a discount rate to the cash flow projections of 15.2% (2012 - 15.5%) for Services, Geneity, PokerStrategy and The Nation Traffic and 13% (2012 - 15.5%) for Mobenga.

The results of the review indicated that there was no impairment of goodwill at 31 December 2013. Management has also reviewed the key assumptions and forecasts for the customer lists, brands and affiliates, applying the above same key assumptions. The results of the reviews indicated that there was no impairment of the intangible assets at 31 December 2013.

The investment in WH Online was accounted for using the equity method in the consolidated financial information and was recognised initially at cost being the Group's 29% share of the fair value of the total net assets of the associate together with the goodwill on acquisition. In accordance with IAS 28, profits distributed to the Group in proportion of their respective shareholding were recognised as share of profits of associates. Software license royalty fees charged to WH Online have been recognised as revenues in the Group accounts.

On 15 April 2013, William Hill plc exercised its call option to acquire the Group's 29% stake in William Hill Online for a total consideration of €496.5 million (£423.8 million), less working capital adjustment of €4.1m.

The Group's gain on sale of the investment in WH Online was calculated as follows:

€'000

Sale proceeds

496,466

Less: working capital adjustment

(4,074)

492,392

Less: directly attributable costs

(3,938)

Less: carrying value of investment

(147,635)

340,819

B. Investment in International Terminal Leasing

On 8 March 2011, the Group entered into an agreement with Scientific Games to form a partnership called International Terminal Leasing (hereinafter "ITL") which relates to the strategic partnership with Scientific Games Corporation.

The Group's future profit share from this joint venture varies depending on the commercial arrangements in which ITL and its partners enter into with third parties. However, the group's share of profit is expected to be between 20% - 50%.

The Group received a return on initial investments of €1.2 million during the year (2012: €0.9 million).

Movements in the carrying value of the investment during the year are as follows:

€'000

Investment in joint venture at 31 December 2012

5,343

Share of profit in joint venture

(2,506)

Return of initial investment

(1,204)

Investment in joint venture at 31 December 2013

1,633

Aggregated amounts relating to the ITL joint venture are as follows:

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Total non-current assets

4,766

24,859

Total current assets

8,547

2,356

Total current liabilities

3,155

614

Revenues

11,555

4,388

Profit

(11,262)

634

C. Ladbrokes software and services agreement

In March 2013, the Group entered into a landmark transaction with Ladbrokes plc, which includes two significant agreements covering software licensing and advisory services.

As part of the advisory services agreement, the Group through its marketing division will have significant influence over the financial and operational decision making of the Ladbrokes digital business. Playtech will receive a share of profit based on the EBITDA performance of the Ladbrokes digital business over and above that achieved in the financial year ended 31 December 2012, as adjusted (the "Base EBITDA"). The profit share will be equal to 27.5% of the increase in adjusted EBITDA multiplied by the then EV/EBITDA multiple of the Ladbrokes Group. Interim installments fall due on the achievement of uplifts in EBITDA of £35 million, £70 million and £100 million in an earlier year. 75% of any share of profit is payable in cash, with the balance payable in Ladbrokes shares. The Group can elect to receive a greater proportion of the profit share in Ladbrokes shares.

At 31 December 2013 the Group had not incurred any costs of investment and was not entitled to any share of profit.

NOTE 14 - DEFERRED AND CONTINGENT CONSIDERATION

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Non-current deferred consideration consists:

Acquisition of PT Turnkey Services Limited

-

26,735

-

26,735

Current deferred consideration consists:

Acquisition of PT Turnkey Services Limited

27,911

69,015

Acquisition of Intelligent Gaming Systems Limited

719

734

28,630

69,749

Non-current contingent consideration consists:

Acquisition of Intelligent Gaming Systems Limited

-

400

Acquisition of Mobenga AB Limited

-

15,426

-

15,826

NOTE 15 - AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENTS

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Investment in available-for-sale investments at 1 January

35,333

12,376

Additions

44,190

7,730

Disposals

(57,179)

-

Diminution charged to income statement in the year

(19,986)

Unrealised valuation movement in the year

4,342

15,227

Gains on sale income statement

31,088

-

Decline in fair value of available-for-sale investment transferred to income statement

(4,127)

-

Investment in available-for-sale investments at 31 December

33,661

35,333

On disposal of AFS investments in the year, a gain of €31,088,000 was reclassified to profit and loss.

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Available-for-sale financial assets include the following:

Quoted:

Equity securities - UK

30,057

17,148

Equity securities - Asia

3,604

5,672

Unquoted:

Equity securities - Asia

-

12,513

33,661

35,333

The fair value of quoted investments is based on published market prices. The fair value of unquoted investments was based on the dividend income approach. In valuing the investment, management applied a discount rate of 28% to future dividend income, with an annual growth rate of 2%.

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of the financial assets classified as available-for-sale.

NOTE 16 - OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Loan to customer

6,316

221

Loan to affiliate

566

2,255

Rent and car lease deposits

2,260

642

Guarantee for gaming licenses

1,000

-

Buyout of reseller agreement

7,534

-

Other

2,841

2,057

20,517

5,175

NOTE 17 - TRADE RECEIVABLES

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Customers

40,253

45,981

Related parties (note 27)

1,083

1,803

41,336

47,784

NOTE 18 - OTHER RECEIVABLES

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Prepaid expenses

6,273

6,120

VAT and other taxes

2,930

2,064

Short term deposits

5,847

6,490

Advances to suppliers

297

389

Related parties (note 27)

454

6,203

Loan to customer

-

530

Loan to affiliate

400

3,390

Loan to supplier

3,934

-

Buyout of reseller agreement

4,313

-

Other receivables

2,027

1,374

26,475

26,560

NOTE 19 - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Cash at bank

131,279

96,473

Deposits

396,115

24,407

527,394

120,880

The Group held cash balances which include monies held on behalf of operators in respect of operators' jackpot games and poker and casino operations. The balances held at the year-end are set out below and the liability is included in trade payables:

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Funds attributed to jackpots

16,629

15,339

Security deposits

31,915

16,268

Other

483

430

49,027

32,037

NOTE 20 - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

A. Share Capital

Share capital is comprised of no par value shares as follows:

2013

2012

Number of Shares

Number of Shares

Authorised

N/A(*)

N/A(*)

Issued and paid up

293,189,408

290,236,870

(*) The Group has no authorised share capital but is authorized under its memorandum and article of association to issue up to 1,000,000,000 shares of no par value.

B. Share options exercised

During the year 2,952,538 (2012 - 1,022,522) share options were exercised. The Group also cash-settled 4,020,462 share options during the period (2012 - 891,668). This resulted in a cash payment of €9.8m (2012 - €1.9m).

C. Distribution of Dividend

In May 2013, the Group distributed €45,044,837 as a final dividend for 2012.

In October 2013, the Group distributed €22,827,018 as an interim dividend for 2013.

D. Reserves

The following describes the nature and purpose of each reserve within owner's equity:

Cumulative net gains and losses recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

NOTE 21 - LOANS AND BORROWINGS

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Current bank borrowings

-

37,970

Non-current bank borrowings

-

31,250

-

69,220

The loan outstanding at 31 December 2012 was fully repaid in May 2013.

The Group has undrawn uncommitted borrowing facilities available at 31 December 2013 of €35.0 million.

NOTE 22 - TRADE PAYABLES

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Suppliers

13,887

12,259

Customer liabilities

1,804

1,373

Related parties (Note 27)

1,515

23

Other

3,969

867

21,175

14,522

NOTE 23 - DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY

The deferred tax liability is due to temporary differences on the acquisition of certain businesses.

The movement on the deferred tax liability is as shown below:

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

At the beginning of the year

5,232

5,287

Arising on the acquisitions during the year (note 25a)

674

1,406

Reversal of temporary differences, recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

( 823)

( 1,461)

5,083

5,232

NOTE 24 - OTHER PAYABLES

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Payroll and related expenses

15,125

11,750

Accrued expenses

8,632

7,165

Related parties (note 27)

-

506

Other payables

3,992

3,040

27,749

22,461

NOTE 25- ACQUISITIONS DURING THE YEAR

A. Acquisition of PokerStrategy

On 11 July 2013, the Group acquired 100% of the shares of PokerStrategy.com Limited and certain of its fellow subsidiaries (hereinafter "PokerStrategy").

PokerStrategy operates one of the world's largest poker affiliate businesses, targeting European markets and utilising an online poker school and player community with the goal to ultimately increase player value.

The Group paid total cash consideration of €38.8 million, including working capital adjustment.

Details of the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, purchase consideration and goodwill, which are all provisional, are as follows:

Book value prior to acquisition

Adjustments

Fair value on acquisition

€'000

€'000

€'000

Property, plant and equipment

285

-

285

Intangible assets

368

26,608

26,976

Trade receivables

3,892

-

3,892

Other receivables

636

-

636

Cash and cash equivalents

1,049

-

1,049

Trade payables

(1,492)

-

(1,492)

Non-current payables

(1,813)

-

(1,813)

Deferred tax liability

(388)

(674)

(1,062)

Other payables

(52)

-

(52)

Net identified assets

2,485

25,934

28,419

Goodwill

10,333

Fair value of consideration

38,752

Cash purchased

(1,049)

Net cash paid

37,703

Adjustments to fair value include the following:

Amount

Amortisation

€'000

%

Customer list

23,496

Over 10 years, in line with projected cash flows

Brand

1,585

10

IP Technology

1,527

10

Total intangible assets

26,608

The main factor leading to the recognition of goodwill is the market participant synergies expected to be created by the combined highly complementary business activities. In accordance with IAS36, the Group will regularly monitor the carrying value of its interest in the PokerStrategy business.

The key assumptions used by management to determine the value in use of the customer list, Brand and IP Technology within PokerStrategy business are as follows:

§ The income approach, in particular, the relief of royalty approach was applied for the valuation, considering projected revenues derived from the business.

§ The royalty rate was based on a third party market participant assumption for use of the IP Technology, considering market competition, quality, absolute and relative profitability.

§ The discount rate assumed is equivalent to the WACC for the the customer relationships, brand and IP Technology.

§ The growth rates and attrition rates were based on market analysis.

Since the acquisition date, PokerStrategy contributed €13.0 million to the Group revenues and €5.8 million to the Group profit. The combined Group revenues as if PokerStrategy acquisition had occurred on 1 January 2013 would have been higher by €16.1 million and the Combined Group net profit would have been higher by €8.5 million.

B. Acquisition of assets from The Nation Traffic Ltd.

On 1 August 2013, the Group entered into an asset purchase agreement with The Nation Traffic Ltd. (hereinafter "TNT"). TNT is a provider of marketing services for the online gaming market. In cash consideration the group paid a total of €4.7 million.

Details of the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, purchase consideration and goodwill, which are all provisional, are as follows:

Book value prior to acquisition

Adjustments

Fair value on acquisition

€'000

€'000

€'000

Property, plant and equipment

414

-

414

Other noncurrent receivables

18

-

18

Other receivables

79

-

79

Other payables

(557)

-

(557)

Net identified assets

(46)

-

(46)

Provisional goodwill

4,746

Fair value of consideration

4,700

The main factor leading to the recognition of goodwill is knowhow advantage in the provision of marketing services to the online gaming market. In accordance with IAS36, the Group will regularly monitor the carrying value of its interest in the TNT business.

Management have not disclosed TNT's contribution to the Group profit since the acquisition date nor have they disclosed the impact the acquisition would have had on the Group's revenue and profits if it occurred on 1 January 2013, because the amounts are not material.

NOTE 26 - ACQUISITIONS IN PRIOR YEAR

A. Acquisition of Geneity Limited

On 23 January 2012, the Group acquired 100% of the shares of Geneity Limited (hereinafter "Geneity"). Geneity is a provider of e-gaming software products, focused primarily on the sportsbook and lottery sectors.

The group paid an initial consideration, including working capital adjustment, of €15.1 million (£11.4 million) in cash of which €4.7 million (£4.0 million) is held in escrow for 30 months. A further €4.7 million (£4.0 million) was also being held in escrow and to be released subject to certain agreed deliverables being met. These deliverables were met in September 2012.

B. Acquisition of Juego Online EAD

On 27 December 2012, the Group acquired 100% of the shares of Juego Online EAD (hereinafter "Juego"). Juego is a provider of online gaming services for the Spanish market.

The group paid a consideration, including working capital adjustment, of €10.9 million. €6.2 million was paid in cash and the remaining amount was paid by conversion of prior year loan to Juego's ultimate parent company.

NOTE 27 - RELATED PARTIES AND SHAREHOLDERS

Parties are considered to be related if one party has the ability to control the other party or exercise significant influence over the other party's making of financial or operational decisions, or if both parties are controlled by the same third party.

Netplay TV plc, Skywind Holdings Limited ("Skywind"), SafeCharge Limited and Anise Development Limited ("Anise") are related by virtue of a common significant shareholder.

Sportech plc was related by virtue of a common non-executive Director until stepping down from his position in the end of September 2013. DLA Piper UK LLP ("DLA") is related by virtue of a common non-executive Director starting from October 2013. WH Online, Sciplay and International Terming Leasing ("ITL") were or are associates of the Group.

The following transactions arose with related parties:

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Revenue including income from associate

Sportech PLC

1,188

1,311

Skywind

11,585

120

Netplay TV PLC

4,423

3,366

WH Online

26,095

82,806

Share of profit (loss) in joint venture

ITL

292

155

Sciplay

-

(164)

Operating expenses

SafeCharge Limited

504

397

Anise

916

538

DLA

56

-

Skywind, net of capiltalised cost

6,547

3,333

Additions to property, plant and equipment

Anise

-

396

The following are year-end balances:

Skywind

-

20

Netplay TV PLC

1,083

484

Sportech PLC

-

31

WH Online

-

7,471

Total related party receivables

1,083

8,006

Skywind

1,515

-

Total related party payables

1,515

-

Sportech PLC (note 15b)

-

17,148

Total investment in related party

-

17,148

The details of key management compensation (being the remuneration of the directors) are set out in note 6.

NOTE28 - SUBSIDIARIES

Details of the Group's principal subsidiaries as at the end of the year are set out below:

Name

Country of incorporation

Proportion of voting rights and ordinary share capital held

Nature of business

Playtech Software Limited

British Virgin Islands

100%

Main trading company of the Group, owns the intellectual property rights and licenses the software to customers.

OU Playtech (Estonia)

Estonia

100%

Designs, develops and manufactures online software

Techplay Marketing Limited

Israel

100%

Marketing and advertising

Video B Holding Limited

British Virgin Islands

100%

Trading company for the Videobet software, owns the intellectual property rights of Videobet and licenses it to customers.

NOTE 29 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group is exposed to a variety of financial risks, which results from its financing, operating and investing activities. The objective of financial risk management is to contain, where appropriate, exposures in these financial risks to limit any negative impact on the Group's financial performance and position. The Group's financial instruments are its cash, available-for-sale financial assets, trade receivables, loan receivables, bank borrowings, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the Group's operation. The Group actively measures, monitors and manages its financial risk exposures by various functions pursuant to the segregation of duties and principals. The risks arising from the Group's financial instruments are credit risk and market price risk, which include interest rate risk, currency risk and equity price risk. The risk management policies employed by the Group to manage these risks are discussed below.

A. Interest rate risk

Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Group's income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest changes. The management monitors interest rate fluctuations on a continuous basis and acts accordingly.

Where the Group has generated a significant amount of cash, it will invest in higher earning interest deposit accounts. These deposit accounts are short term and the Group is not unduly exposed to market interest rate fluctuations.

During the year the group advanced loans to affiliates and customers for a total amount of €2.3 million (2012 - €2.3 million). The average interest on the loans is 5%.

A 1% change in deposit interest rates would impact on the profit before tax by €23 thousands.

As at 31 December 2013 the Group holds undrawn credit facilities of €35.0 million (2012: €35.0 million).

B. Credit risk

Credit risk arises when a failure by counterparties to discharge their obligations could reduce the amount of future cash inflows from financial assets on hand at the balance sheet date.

The Group closely monitors the activities of its counterparties and controls the access to its intellectual property which enables it to ensure the prompt collection of customers' balances.

The Group's main financial assets are cash and cash equivalents as well as trade and other receivables and represent the Group's maximum exposure to credit risk in connection with its financial assets. Trade and other receivables are carried on the balance sheet net of bad debt provisions estimated by the Directors based on prior year experience and an evaluation of prevailing economic circumstances.

Wherever possible and commercially practical the Group invests cash with major financial institutions that have a rating of A- as defined by Standard & Poors. The Group maintains monthly operational balances with banks that do not meet this credit rating in Israel, Bulgaria, Philippines and Cyprus to meet local salaries and expenses. These balances are kept to a minimum and typically do not exceed €1 million at any time during the monthly payment cycle. Also, the Group holds €113.1 million in financial institutions that have a rating of BBB+ as part of the Group treasury policy. The Group holds approximately 28% of its funds (2012- 14%) in financial institutions below A- rate.

Total

Financial institutes with A- and above rating

Financial institutes below A- rating

€'000

€'000

€'000

At 31 Dec 2013

527,394

379,669

147,725

At 31 Dec 2012

120,880

84,710

36,170

The ageing of trade receivables that are past due but not impaired can be analyzed as follows:

Total

Not past due

1-2 months overdue

More than 2 months past due

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

At 31 Dec 2013

41,336

27,602

7,279

6,455

At 31 Dec 2012

47,784

27,840

15,788

4,156

The above balances relate to customers with no default history.

A provision for doubtful debtors is included within trade receivables that can be reconciled as follows:

2013

2012

€'000

€'000

Provision at the beginning of the year

829

1,829

Charged to income statement

1,566

29

Utilised

(1,463)

(1,029)

Provision at end of year

932

829

Related party receivables included in note 17 are not past due.

C. Currency risk

Currency risk is the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates.

Foreign exchange risk arises because the Group has operations located in various parts of the world. However, the functional currency of those operations is the same as the Group's primary functional currency (Euro) and the Group is not substantially exposed to fluctuations in exchange rates in respect of assets held overseas.

Foreign exchange risk also arises when Group operations are entered into in currencies denominated in a currency other than the functional currency.

The Group's policy is not to enter into any currency hedging transactions.

D. Equity price risk

The Group's balance sheet is exposed to market risk by way of holding some investments in other companies on a short term basis (note 15). Variations in market value over the life of these investments have or will have an impact on the balance sheet and the income statement.

The directors believe that the exposure to market price risk is acceptable in the Group's circumstances.

The Group's balance sheet at 31 December 2013 includes available for sale investments with a value of €33.7 million (2012 - €35.3 million) which are subject to fluctuations in the underlying share price.

A change of 1% in shares price will have an impact of €0.3 million on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and the fair value of the available for sale investments will change by the same amount.

E. Capital disclosures

The Group seeks to maintain a capital structure which enables it to continue as a going concern and which supports its business strategy. The Group's capital is provided by equity and debt funding. The Group manages its capital structure through cash flow from operations, returns to shareholders primarily in the form of dividends and the raising or repayment of debt.

The Group had in 2012 net cash and cash equivalents at the balance sheet date of €52.1 million, which included loans and borrowings of €68.8 million. During 2013, the Group has repaid the entire balance of the loans and borrowings.

F. Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk arises from the Group's management of working capital and the financial charges on its debt instruments.

The Group's policy is to ensure that it will have sufficient cash to allow it to meet its liabilities when they become due.

The following are the contractual maturities (representing undiscounted contractual cash flows) of the Group's financial liabilities:

Total

Within 1 year

1-2 years

2 - 5 years

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

2013

Trade payables

22,546

22,546

-

-

Other accounts payable

26,378

26,378

-

-

Progressive and other operators' jackpots

48,544

33,544

15,000

-

Deferred consideration

28,630

28,630

-

-

Other non-current liabilities

245

-

-

245

2012

Trade payables

14,522

14,522

-

-

Loans and borrowings

69,220

37,970

31,250

-

Other accounts payable

22,461

22,461

-

-

Progressive and other operators' jackpots

31,607

31,607

-

-

Deferred consideration

98,000

70,000

28,000

-

Contingent consideration

16,950

737

413

15,800

Other non-current liabilities

424

-

-

424

G. Total financial assets and liabilities

The fair value together with the carrying amount of the financial assets and liabilities shown in the balance sheet are as follows:

2013

2013

2012

2012

€'000

€'000

€'000

€'000

Fair Value

Carrying

amount

Fair Value

Carrying

Amount

Cash and cash equivalent

527,394

527,394

120,880

120,880

Available for sale investments

33,661

33,661

35,333

35,333

Other assets

76,481

76,481

79,619

79,619

Deferred consideration

28,630

28,630

95,750

95,750

Contingent consideration

-

-

16,560

16,560

Loan and Borrowings

-

-

69,220

69,220

Other liabilities

67,777

67,777

56,796

56,796

Available for sale investments are measured at fair value using level 1 and level 3 (unquoted equity securities). All unquoted equity securities were disclosed of during the year. Refer to note 15 for further detail. These are the Group's only financial assets and liabilities which are measured at fair value.

NOTE 30 -POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS

Acquisition of Psi-clone Games Limited

On 3 February 2014, the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Psi-clone Games Limited ("Psi-clone"),a UK based provider of all aspects of game production, including design, art, sounds, profiling and integrating to all major platforms, for an initial cash consideration of £1.0 million (subject to a working capital adjustment) and additional consideration capped at £1.2 million in cash will be payable subject to the achievement of certain operational targets.

As of the approval date of the financial information by the board the Group had not completed the valuation of the fair value of the intangible assets and liabilities acquired, and accordingly these disclosures are not provided in the financial statements.

Acquisition of Euro live Technologies Limited

On 31 January 2014, the Group acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Euro Live Technologies Limited ("Eurolive"), a live game provider in Europe, for an initial consideration of €1.0 million and additional consideration of €3.5 million which shall be paid on 31 January 2018 conditional on one of the following occurring: (a) achieving target EBITDA during any calendar year prior to the 31 January 2018; or (b) achieving certain performance targets.

As of the approval date of the financial information by the board the Group had not completed the valuation of the fair value of the intangible assets and liabilities acquired, and accordingly these disclosures are not provided in the financial statements.

NOTE 31 - CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The Group is not a gaming operator and does not provide gaming services to players. As part of the Board's ongoing regulatory compliance process, the Board continues to monitor legal and regulatory developments and their potential impact on the Group.

Management is not aware of any contingencies that may have a significant impact on the financial position of the Group.

NOTE 32- OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENT

The Group has a variety of leased properties. The terms of property leases vary from country to country, although they tend to be tenant repairing within rent reviews every 2 to 5 years and many have break clauses.